Shepherd's Night - Christmas Eve

as the weakening light

gave way to night

the stars began to shine;

heavenly host would appear

brilliant and holy

to the humble and the lowly

revealing a sign

that salvation is near;

a moment - afraid

gives way to "in a manger laid"

no greater joy, no other Love Divine

the son of God is here!

Bethlehem Stable - Christmas

rest now, oh child of love,

it's time to sleep;

all the gifts

you've yet to give

will wait till morn'

in peace 

may you lay

as you become

of mortal ways

yet set aside;

this night abide,

with God and man

reside

the only hope 

of all mankind. 

So often alone and lost

reaching out and no one there

Dear Heavenly Father

that you for teaching me

the power of prayer. 

Not seeing yet believing

a power beyond my grasp 

this is what you give to me,

my present prayer

Your gift from the past.

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Romans 12:12